Brightside Academy Early Care Education · 4047 Lancaster Ave, Philadelphia

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include emergency plan training.

During the allocated unannounced monitoring, a facility walkthrough was conducted and the classroom in the back near the bathroom was being used as storage space.

During the allocated unannounced monitoring. cert representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there was a box fan in the infant room and in the gym the rug was torn and there was a portable air conditioning unit that was in disrepair and accessible by children.

During the allocated unannounced monitoring, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there were two toilets that did not flush.

During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not have TB test results or a physical.

DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE DID A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE EHS CLASS, INFANT ROOM AND THE GYM WERE EXTREMELY HOT. STAFF WERE VISIBLY SWEATING. (THIS IS CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE)

During the allocated unannounced monitoring, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the file for staff #3 did not include a verification of childcare experience and the file for staff #1 did not include a verification of childcare experience or education.

DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE DID A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE EHS CLASS, INFANT ROOM AND THE GYM WERE EXTREMELY HOT. STAFF WERE VISIBLY SWEATING.

During the renewal inspection, facility files were reviewed and there was no file for staff #1.

During a renewal inspection conducted on 07/16/2025, the Certification Representative reviewed the personnel records of Staff #1 and Staff #2. The review found that Staff #1's file did not contain a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance, and Staff #2's file was missing a current Child Abuse Clearance.

WHILE STAFF WERE CLEANING TOYS, A CHILD WAS ABLE TO REACH ONE OF THE TOYS AND SPILLED SOME OF THE CLEANING SOLUTION ON HIS PANTS.

During the renewal inspection on 06/15/23 the first aid kit located in classroom #8 was missing gauze. The first aid kit located in the gym was missing scissors and soap.

During the renewal inspection on 6/8/22 there were (4) missing outlet covers in the indoor play space and (2) missing outlet covers in classroom #5.

During the renewal inspection on 6/8/22 toxic materials (bleach, insecticides, disinfectant) were observed in unlocked utility closet next to staff bathroom. There were also toxic materials (buckets of paint) observed behind unlocked door leading to basement. Both unlocked doors were accessible to children.

During the renewal inspection on 6/8/22 there were areas of peeling paint on the walls in classroom #1.

On 6/21/22, the health report reviewed for child #2 did not include assessment or screening tests for vision, hearing or lead. Health report for child #1 did not include assessment or screening tests for vision and hearing.

On 6/21/22, the health report reviewed for child #1 did not include record of ongoing vaccines in accordance with schedule recommended by the ACIP.

On 6/21/22, the health report reviewed for child #1 did not include a statement that age appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted.

During the renewal inspection on 6/8/22 classroom #5 was being used to store infant/toddler buggies, plastic buckets, and utility case unrelated to child care being offered.

On 6/21/22, the staff file reviewed for staff #3 did not include an annual written evaluation.

On 6/21/22, the staff file reviewed for staff #1, staff #2 and staff #3, were missing two written nonfamily references.